Corrections Medical Assistant & Clinic Support

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Brazoria (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Correctional Managed Care in Brazoria, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to provide administrative, clerical, and clinical support within a correctional healthcare facility. You will handle data entry, record management, and assist with patient care under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, active Registered Medical Assistant certification or graduate of an approved program, and BLS-HP certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• BLS-HP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop special administrative analyses.
• Performs facility administrative support tasks including but not limited to filing, mail functions, faxing and typing correspondence.
• Executes some degree of complex administrative support duties involving the exercise of independent judgment giving general directions and supervision.
• Operates data entry system for entry, tracking and reporting.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Retrieves and maintains a tracking system for all medical record charts located on the facility.
• Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy, and files records and forms upon completion of use.
• Files medical records and loose-leaf record elements (x-rays, copies, etc.) upon completion of use.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Receives, stores, distributes and inventories materials including but not limited to narcotic-based medicines and medical supplies.
• Maintains proper inventory levels and stock records in a facility supply storeroom or warehouse.
• Fills requisitions, work orders and supplies requests, returning expired/unused supplies to vendors for credit.
• Maintains facility equipment and executes work orders as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Performs tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN staff.
• Demonstrates competency to perform basic clinic type tasks outlined in approved the Competency Based Orientation Tool.
• Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

High school or equivalent

Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program

BLS-HP certification

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Correctional Managed Care in Brazoria, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to provide administrative, clerical, and clinical support within a correctional healthcare facility. You will handle data entry, record management, and assist with patient care under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, active Registered Medical Assistant certification or graduate of an approved program, and BLS-HP certification.